George Floyd remembered at memorial service in Minneapolis
Family members, community leaders, and activists gathered in Minneapolis to honor and remember George Floyd in the first of many memorial services. Floyd lived in Houston for many years and that’s where he will be laid to rest. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner tells Anderson Cooper that Floyd and his family will have a police escort the day of the funeral. Plus, retired four-star Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen criticized the President’s threat to use the U.S. military on protesters saying “it may well signal the beginning of the end of the American experiment.” He joins AC360 and says “instead of debating whether to commit federal troops against America citizens, let’s debate how we can pursue real reform.” Airdate: June 4, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 Kesä 202048min
All four former police officers charged in George Floyd’s death
Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who pressed his knee into George Floyd’s neck, has had his charge of third-degree murder upped to a more serious charge of second-degree murder. The other three former officers who were at the scene are charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who announced the charges, tells Anderson Cooper he’s “committed to holding the defendants accountable at the highest ethical charge.” Plus, NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins AC360 to react to the protests going on throughout the country and says it’s not enough to say “that was terrible and my thoughts and prayers are with you.” Airdate: June 3, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Kesä 202052min
Bishop of DC church Trump visited: “I just can't believe what my eyes have seen”
A day after having peaceful protesters tear-gassed so he could have a photo-op in front of St. John’s Church, President Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, visited the John Paul II National Shrine in Washington. The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Mariann Edgar Budde, was outraged when she saw the President hold a bible in front of St. John’s Church. She tells Anderson Cooper that the President’s photo-op and visit to the shrine didn’t seem to be “an expression of faith or of solidarity with faith.” Plus, radio personality Charlamagne tha God joins AC360 to discuss how the protests could impact the 2020 presidential race and what he thinks Biden needs to do to win. Airdate: June 2, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 Kesä 202050min
Pres. Trump says he’s an “ally of all peaceful protestors”
Pres. Trump says he’s an “ally of all peaceful protesters” as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at peaceful protestors so he could have a photo-op at a church across the street from the White House. He also vowed to deploy the U.S. military if states can’t control the protests. Michigan Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer tells Anderson Cooper she was “shocked” when she heard the President threaten to deploy troops and that “we need a leader who can bring calm, who can bring unity, who can show compassion and competence that we need.” Plus, NBA legend and business leader Magic Johnson joins AC360 to react to the protests going on throughout the country. Airdate: June 1, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Kesä 202057min
Fired officer who knelt on George Floyd’s neck charged with murder
Derek Chauvin, the fired Minneapolis police officer, who was seen in a video with his knee on George Floyd’s neck is charged with third-degree murder and also faces a charge of second-degree manslaughter. The death of Floyd has sparked outrage across the country. Ben Crump, the Floyd family attorney, joins AC360 to react to the charges against Chauvin and to the protests throughout the country. Plus, Cornel West tells Anderson Cooper “we are witnessing America as a failed social experience.” Airdate: May 29, 2020 Guests: Benjamin Crump Cornel West To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Touko 202059min
U.S. death toll surpasses 100,000
More than 100,000 people in the United States have died from the coronavirus, almost twice the number of Americans lost in the Vietnam War. Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s hopeful for a vaccine by the end of the year. William Haseltine, Chair and President of ACCESS Health International, tells Anderson Cooper many of the deaths in this country “didn’t have to happen if we had been prepared.” Plus, Democratic Senator Kamala Harris joins AC360 to react to the grim milestone and says President Trump “is not a leader.” Airdate: May 27, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Touko 202044min
As coronavirus deaths approach 99,000 in the U.S., Joe Biden speaks out about Pres. Trump.
CNN’s Dana Bash speaks to Former Vice President Joe Biden for his first in-person interview since being knocked off the campaign trail during the coronavirus pandemic. Biden calls President Trump a “fool” for fueling a cultural opposition to wearing masks when "every leading doc in the world is saying we should wear a mask when you're in a crowd." Then, Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine weighs in on how businesses are reopening there and the importance of protecting people during the pandemic. Plus, another reason why public officials are worried about people who don't wear masks or self-distance - CNN’s Randi Kaye reports on so called “super spreader” events. Airdate: May 26, 2020 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Touko 202044min
Beach towns full of people not wearing masks spark fear of future covid-19 outbreaks
Large crowds over Memorial Day weekend could cause new outbreaks as people ignore the CDC guidelines which state that “everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public.” CNN’s Gary Tuchman takes us to the Gulf Coast of Alabama for a report. Then, Montgomery, Alabama Mayor Steven Reed tells Anderson Cooper that his city still has a “ways to go to beat this virus” and that “we have to get people to understand that, or we're going to have a second wave that's going to cost us much more than it already has.” Plus, Tomas Pueyo who has written extensively on the pandemic weighs in. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Touko 202045min
